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Preferred Name

Lubiprostone

Synonyms

LUBIPROSTONE

Lubiprostone

Amitiza

Definitions

A bicyclic fatty acid derived from prostaglandin E1 and a chloride channel activator with laxative activity. Upon intake, lubiprostone specifically binds to and activates the type 2 chloride channel (ClC-2) in the apical membrane of the gastrointestinal epithelium. This produces an efflux of chloride ions, thereby drawing water into the gastrointestinal lumen. The resulting increased amounts of intestinal fluid soften the stool, increase motility, and improve bowel movements.

ID

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C66040

Accepted_Therapeutic_Use_For

Chronic Constipation

CAS_Registry

333963-40-9

Chemical_Formula

C20H32F2O5

code

C66040

Concept_In_Subset

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C176424

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C63923

Contributing_Source

FDA

DEFINITION

A bicyclic fatty acid derived from prostaglandin E1 and a chloride channel activator with laxative activity. Upon intake, lubiprostone specifically binds to and activates the type 2 chloride channel (ClC-2) in the apical membrane of the gastrointestinal epithelium. This produces an efflux of chloride ions, thereby drawing water into the gastrointestinal lumen. The resulting increased amounts of intestinal fluid soften the stool, increase motility, and improve bowel movements.

FDA_UNII_Code

7662KG2R6K

FULL_SYN

LUBIPROSTONE

Lubiprostone

Amitiza

label

Lubiprostone

Legacy Concept Name

Lubiprostone

NCI_Drug_Dictionary_ID

698309

PDQ_Closed_Trial_Search_ID

698309

PDQ_Open_Trial_Search_ID

698309

Preferred_Name

Lubiprostone

prefixIRI

Thesaurus:C66040

Semantic_Type

Pharmacologic Substance

UMLS_CUI

C1684405

subClassOf

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C78568

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